Living on a student budget

Summer is right ahead which means the weather is getting better and it's time to get back out. Sweden has some beautiful nature that offers many possibilities for outdoor activities. In this episode we talk about a few sports and activities you can do in and around Linköping when it's nice out. You can go hike, bike, swim, and play sports like tennis, football, volleyball. And not worry you can borrow a lot of sporting equipment at for example Fritidsbanken Norrköping. Just go out and enjoy being active! Host: Emily Nebot Pérez Guests: Niko Stratil-Sauer, Anthony van Oosten, Livia Juliane Genn

Sweden is a country of breathtaking nature and varied climate. There is also a fun saying that Sweden has "11 seasons". These vast varying seasons include no sunset in summers to no sun in winters. Talking about the weather is one of the most common topics here. This episode's guests Mandy and Gvantsa are here to share their unique experiences with Swedish Climate. One of us like Swedish winter more than the Swedish summer. Guess who? Participants: Abhijeet Anand (Host), Gvantsa Gatenadze and Mandy Oberhollenzer

The admission results are out, congrats to all admitted! The next step is to find accommodation in Linköping or Norrköping.  But what is the best option. That really depends on you but in this episode Therese, Elena and Gvantsa tell their experience with living in corridor rooms or apartments. We talk about the student housing, neighbourhoods to live in, and of course the cost. Check out Heimstaden or Studenbostäder for housing in Linköping and Studentbo for housing in Norrköping.  Host: Emily Nebot Pérez Guests: Therese Svärd, Elena Jimenez Romanillos, Gvantsa Gatenadze

The result of first and main round is out. Congratulations to all the newly admitted students. Along with celebration of this great news, it is also the time to look for important next steps. This episode's guests Chayan, Agathe and Therese will share some vital information about next steps, how to prioritize them and also some fun facts. Check the admitted webpage from LiU for more information. Participants: Abhijeet Anand (Host), Chayan Shrang Raj, Agathe Malbet and Therese Lindkvist.

Coming to a new country to study can be very scary, especially when it comes to the academic side as it may differ from what you are used to. So, in this episode we try to give you an overview of how the courses at LiU are structured and how the exams look like. Each programme is a bit different, but hopefully this will give you some idea of what to expect when you start here at LiU! You can find more information on the LiU website. Host: Emily Nebot Pérez Guests: Milou Hegeman, Sai Shivani Devata, Connor Turner

Are you wondering what studying Master's in Applied Ethology and Animal Biology is like? Rebecca, a recent graduate from this program, is here to share her journey of studying this amazing program at LiU. If you're thinking to apply for this program or have already applied, this fika is for you!  Participants: Abhijeet Anand (Host),  Rebecca Fonseca Duarte Pilzecker(Guest)

For some people moving to Sweden can be a costly affair as the living cost are higher. Living on a student budget can therefore sometimes be challenging especially with a rising inflation. In this episode Agathe, Rana and Connor tell their tips and tricks on how to safe up some money. There are second-hand stores, membership offers, app with discounts and a lot more. For more information also check out our student blog. Host: Emily Nebot Pérez Guests: Agathe Malbet, Rana Aymen Elsayed, Connor Turner.

One of the most talked about things when starting your move to Sweden is the darkness in Winter. In December there are days with just 6 hours of daylight. It can get overwhelming especially when you are not used to it. In this episode we talk about the difficulties that arise in the winter months. We have some tips and tricks that help us overcome the dark days and make them just as enjoyable as the summer days! Host: Emily Nebot Pérez Guests: Gvantsa Gatenadze, Mandy Oberhollenzer, Sai Shivani Devata

Are you wondering what studying Bachelor's in Experimental and Industrial Biomedicine is like? Julia and Nihar, a recent graduate from this program, are here to share their journey of studying this amazing program at LiU. If you're thinking to apply for this program or have already applied, this fika is for you!  Participants: Abhijeet Anand (Host), Julia Berger (Guest),  Nihardeep Kaur(Guest)

Sometimes during stressful study periods, it can help to work out and get your mind off things. Campushallen is the perfect place for that. It is located right on Campus Valla and has a lot of different sporting activities to offer. Therese, Bala, and Abhijeet are members at Campushallen. In this episode we talk about all their favourite workouts and all there is to know about the facilities.  You can find all the important information on prices, opening hours, locations, and classes on the Campushallen Website. That is also where you can sign up to become a member! Participants: Emily Nebot Pérez (host). Therese Lindkvist (guest), Balagangadar Thilakar Arumugam (guest) and Abhijeet Anand (guest)